Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make these “Seize the Day” coasters. The pretty quilted coasters feature the words “Carpe Diem” stamped in fabric ink at the bottom, a perfect phrase to accompany your morning … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleepy Daisy plushie
CraftBits has the how-t0 for making this super cute Sleepy Daisy plushie. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Quick and easy chair cushions from placemats
Shelly from Fourteen Countess shows how she turned some dollar store placemats into cushions for her dining chairs. What a great idea for some quick and easy cushions! Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern: Shirred sundress
Head over to Craft Passion to find out how to make this pretty shirred sundress. The shirring may look difficult, but elastic thread makes it easy. Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Turn an upcycled sweater into a shrug
Nicole from Nicole Barr & Co and Create & Delegate shows how she turned a basic sweater into a cute little shrug. It’s part of her series on Making a Sweater Better. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Create different skirt shapes from a sloper
LiEr from ikat bag continues the series on pattern drafting on her blog that she has been working on with Jen from My Measuring Tape. They’ve already shown how to create a sloper, add sleeves, and create a neckline. Now … Read More...
Tutorial: Stay-put napkins with buttonholes
a little bit of everything shows how to make one small addition to a fabric napkin so that it stays put. She adds a buttonhole to the corner. Brilliant! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Super simple scarf with chain embellishment
Taylor from MaryJanes and Galoshes guest blogs over at The Idea Room with a tutorial showing how to make this super simple scarf with metal chain embellishment. The little metal circles hanging from the side of the scarf give it … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baby bib from a vintage towel
Head over to Bloesem Kids to find out how to make this retro-fabulous baby bib out of a vintage towel. This makes me so happy!! I often see these vintage towels at rummage sales or thrift stores and love their … Read More...
Tutorial: Fluffy flower t-shirt
Nina from Momma Go Round guest blogs over at Just Another Day in Paradise with a tutorial showing how to make this fluffy flower shirt. So pretty! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Add ruffle embellishments to a pair of shoes
Lookie who’s guest blogging over at Whip Up! It’s Disney from Ruffles and Stuff! Though she stepped away from blogging earlier this year, she takes a break from her self-imposed exile to show how to dress up a plain … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a child’s boatneck knit dress
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this child’s boatneck knit dress. She made it from an adult-sized knit shirt. Get the tutorial to find out how to make this refashion.
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Tutorial: Easy fix for a neckline that’s too big
Altering children’s clothing can be a real hassle, especially when it comes to necklines. As children grow, their bodies change shape and their clothes no longer fit. One of the common problems with children’s shirts is the neckline being too … Read More...
Free pattern: Spa hair drying wrap
Molly from The Creative Maven shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this spa hair drying wrap. Use it to wrap up your hair after a shower or bath. The terry cloth will absorb the moisture from your web … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy corn bunting
Jen from Tatertots and Jello shows how to make a fun fall decoration – a candy corn bunting. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Baby on the Go diaper bag
Bradie from A Quilty Kind of Girl shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make her Baby on the Go diaper bag. The outside of the bag is pieced from a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics). The deep, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather Fall leaves tablerunner
Fall-themed crafts are always a popular choice, and faux leather leaves offer a refreshing twist on the traditional autumn decorations. While leaves made from paper or fabric are common, using faux leather adds a unique texture and durability that sets … Read More...
Tutorial: Portable Tea Party
Jacinda from Prudent Baby shows how to make this portable tea party setup. It includes napkins, placemats (which could double as fabric plates), and a tablecloth that cinches up into a drawstring bag to carry it all in. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias-edged potholders
Deborah from Whipstitch joins the Celebrate Yellow month at MADE with a tutorial showing how to make bias-edged potholders. Because the bias trim is flexible edging, you can make these in just about any shape you want. Banana, anyone? Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Paint your own custom fabric prints
Ann from As a Canvas guest blogs at No Big Dill (her sister’s blog) with a tutorial showing how she created this handpainted design on this dress she made for her daughter. If you want to know how to create … Read More...